Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
Summary
Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israeli attacks in Lebanon and warned that progress in talks with the United States depends on stopping the fighting. President Trump responded by threatening to charge tolls on ships passing through the strait if a final deal with Iran is not reached within 60 days.Key Facts
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
- Iran warned that negotiations with the U.S. might fail if the fighting does not stop.
- President Trump threatened to impose U.S. tolls on the strait if no final agreement is made in 60 days.
- The current agreement allows ships toll-free passage through the strait for 60 days.
- U.S. military officials said Iran does not control the strait and that shipping is continuing normally.
- Iranian officials, including their parliamentary speaker and foreign minister, left for talks in Switzerland.
- Top U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Switzerland working on the deal.
- Iran wants Israel to publicly agree to a ceasefire in Lebanon before reopening the strait.
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